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Matter CC 25-164

Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans.

Parks & Recreation Neighborhood Services and Education Committee (NSE) Agenda Ready Introduced 13 Nov 2025
5 Documents on file 11.2 MB · 5 extracted · 5 AI summaries
File
CC 25-164
Type
Reports to Committee
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
13 Nov 2025
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 20:17

The papers

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Memorandum

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This memorandum addresses the Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. It recommends accepting the reports to comply with the City Municipal Code. The memorandum outlines the responsibilities of the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee and the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department in submitting these work plans for City Council consideration. It includes attachments summarizing the commissions' duties and their respective work plans for the fiscal year.

Key points
  • The memorandum is addressed to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee.
  • It recommends accepting the annual work plans for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Senior Citizens Commission for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
  • The work plans are submitted in accordance with the commissions' duties as per the Municipal Code.
  • The memorandum includes attachments summarizing the commissions' duties and their work plans.
Limitations
  • The document contains unresolved placeholders such as the date and approval details.
  • The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the formatting and incomplete sections.

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NSE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUBJECT: See Below Approved 12/11/25 (c)1 FROM: Jon Cicirelli DATE: September 22, 2025 Date: 10/2/2025 SUBJECT: Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans RECOMMENDATION Accept the report on the work plans for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Senior Citizens Commission for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, to comply with the City Municipal Code pertaining to Boards and Commissions. BACKGROUND The Neighborhood Services and Education Committee has been designated to receive the submission of annual work plans for the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Senior Citizens Commission. The Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department (Department) is responsible for staffing these commissions and is responsible for submitting the annual 2025-2026 work plans developed by each commission for City Council consideration. The 2025-2026 annual Work Plans are submitted in accordance with the Commissions’ duties per the Municipal Code. The duties and work plans are included as the following attachments to this memo: A. Summary of Commissions’ Work Duties B. 2025 - 2026 Parks...
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Attachment A

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Attachment A provides a summary of the duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Senior Citizens’ Commission. The Parks and Recreation Commission is tasked with studying, reviewing, evaluating, and making recommendations related to parks, recreation, and community services. The Senior Citizens’ Commission has similar responsibilities focused on matters affecting elderly people in the city, including health, education, employment, housing, transportation, and recreation.

Key points
  • Parks and Recreation Commission duties include studying and making recommendations on parks, recreation, and community services.
  • Senior Citizens’ Commission duties involve studying and making recommendations on matters affecting elderly people.
  • Both commissions are required to submit reports and recommendations to the Council.

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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE September 22, 2025 Subject: Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans – Attachment A Page 1 Attachment A Summary of Commissions’ Duties Parks and Recreation Commission Senior Citizens’ Commission Municipal Municipal Code 2.08.3820 Code 2.08.4220  Study, review, evaluate and make  Study, review, evaluate and make recommendations to the council, city recommendations to the Council manager, [Director of Parks, related to all matters affecting elderly Recreation and Neighborhood people in the city, including without Services,] and other department being limited thereto, health, heads respecting existing and/or education, employment, housing, proposed parks, recreation, and transportation and recreation. community services, facilities and programs; their use and operation;  Make such studies and submit to the the extent and nature of the services Council such reports or to be rendered to the public; the recommendations respecting financing of parks, recreation, and matters affecting elderly people as community service facilities and their the council may from time-to-time operations and...
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Attachment B

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This document appears to be a draft of the Parks and Recreation FY 2025-2026 Commission Work Plan. It outlines objectives for the fiscal year, including reviewing and advising the City Council on various park and recreation items and financing related to community services. The document lists specific actions to be taken, along with their respective timeframes, such as updates on the Peace Monument, park naming, and various reports related to parks and recreation.

Key points
  • Objective to review and advise on park and recreation items and financing.
  • Actions include updates on the Peace Monument, park naming, and community engagement.
  • Timeframes for actions range from August 2025 to June 2026, with some marked as 'As Needed'.
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  • The document contains unresolved placeholders for some actions and timeframes.
  • Some sections are incomplete or lack specific details.

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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE December 3, 2025 Subject: Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans – Attachment B Page 1 Attachment B Parks and Recreation FY 2025-2026 Commission Work Plan Objective for FY 2025-2026 Review, provide staff feedback, and advise the City Council on Park and Recreation items related to existing and/or proposed parks, recreation, and community services, facilities and programs related to their use and operation.            Review, provide staff feedback and advise the City Council on items related to the financing of parks, recreation, and community service facilities and their operations and services.       Actions Peace Monument Update Park Naming for Senter and Serenade Parks and Recreation 2025 Summer Season Update Parks and Recreation Master Plan and Community Impact Report Park Adoption and Neighborhood Associations Engagement Citywide Sustainable Park Maintenance Status Report Wildfire Preparedness and Weed Abatement Informational Report Children and Youth Services Master Plan and Scholarships Report Viva CalleSJ/Placemaking Long Term Planning PRNS Urban Forestry Program...
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Attachment C

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This document appears to be a draft of the Senior Commission Work Plan for FY 2025-2026, detailing objectives and actions related to recreation, housing, transportation, health and safety, and community services for older adults. It includes ongoing initiatives and specific timeframes for various actions.

Key points
  • The work plan focuses on advising the City Council on parks, recreation, housing, transportation, health services, and community resources for older adults.
  • Actions include reviewing existing programs, providing feedback, and ensuring community centers are equipped for older adults.
  • The plan emphasizes outreach to older adults through community events and educational programs.
  • It includes objectives for improving access to affordable housing and transportation options for seniors.
  • Health and safety initiatives aim to enhance access to preventative health services and raise awareness of various older adult services.
Limitations
  • The document contains several placeholders and unresolved timeframes marked as TBD.
  • Some sections are incomplete or lack specific details on actions and objectives.

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NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE September 22, 2025 Subject: Senior Commission and Parks and Recreation Commission Annual Reports and Work Plans – Attachment C Page 1 Attachment C Senior Commission Work Plan FY 2025-2026 Objective for FY 2025-26 PRNS: RECREATION, PARKS, FACILITIES & SERVICES  Review, provide staff feedback, and advise the City Council on Parks and Recreation items related to existing and/or proposed parks, trails, recreation, and community services, facilities and programs related to their use and operation.           Actions Timeframe Capital Development Projects, Park Master Plans, Park Naming, or As Requested Turn-Key Parks. Senior Nutrition and Citywide Older Adults’ Annual Programs TBD Report. Placemaking and Park Activation Update. Spring 2026 Ensure Community Centers are inviting and equipped to provide Ongoing quality programing, resources, Senior Nutrition Meals, and services for older adults, and information for Mental Health and Wellness. Reach out to Community Centers to include Older Adult Programs Monthly and/or their Advisory Councils, to gauge community needs for advocacy. Ongoing Utilize public events to outreach to older...
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Letters from the Public

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The document contains a request from Ken Brennan, a commissioner of the Parks & Recreation Commission, to the Neighborhoods Services & Education Committee regarding concerns over the work plan development process for the Parks and Recreation Commission. Brennan argues that the current process lacks transparency and accountability, allowing staff to control the agenda and exclude significant issues from discussion. He requests that the NSE Committee not approve the current work plan and instead work collaboratively with the Commission to revise it, establish clear standards for future work plans, and empower the Commission to address substantive issues without staff interference.

Key points
  • Ken Brennan expresses concerns about the Parks and Recreation Commission's work plan development process.
  • The current process is seen as lacking transparency and accountability, with staff controlling the agenda.
  • Brennan requests that the NSE Committee not approve the current work plan in its present form.
  • He recommends re-engaging with the Commission to revise the work plan to align with community priorities.
  • Brennan urges the establishment of clear standards and documentation for future work plans.
Limitations
  • The document appears to be a draft as it includes requests for action and recommendations that have not yet been finalized.
  • There are unresolved placeholders and missing information regarding specific dates and details.

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Se Outlook Fw: Request for NSE Committee Action Regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Development Process From Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Date Tue 10/28/2025 8:52 AM To Tubera, Katerina <Katerina.Tubera@sanjoseca.gov> From: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 8:02 AM To: Boards and Commissions Support <commissions@sanjoseca.gov> Cc: Agendadesk <Agendadesk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: FW: Request for NSE Committee Action Regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Development Process From: Parks and Recreation Commission 10 <PRC10@sanjoseca.gov> Sent: Monday, October 27, 2025 9:02 PM To: City Clerk <city.clerk@sanjoseca.gov> Subject: Request for NSE Committee Action Regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Development Process To City Clerk, please include this memo in the meeting package for the 12/11 NSE committee meeting. TO: Neighborhoods Services & Education Committee City of San Jose FROM: Ken Brennan Commissioner, Parks & Recreation Commission SUBJECT: Request for NSE Committee Action Regarding the Parks & Recreation Commission Work Plan Development Process BACKGROUND l am writing to express...